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Mar. 31, 2015 — Children who play video games for more than three hours a day are more likely to be hyperactive, get involved in fights and not be interested in school, says a new study. It examined the effects of ... full story

Mar. 30, 2015 — A link between inflammation and depression, which affects approximately 148 million people in the United States, has been identified by researchers. A new study finds that resveratrol -- a natural ... full story

Mar. 27, 2015 — A big bowl of mashed potatoes. What about spaghetti and meatballs? Sushi? Regardless of what you identify as comfort food, it’s likely the attraction to that dish is based on having a good ... full story

Mar. 27, 2015 — Young adolescents' judgements on how risky a situation might be are most influenced by what other teenagers think, while most other age groups are more influenced by adults' views, finds new ... full story

Mar. 26, 2015 — A blood test may shed new light on Fragile X syndrome related disorders in women, according to a new study. Fragile X is the most common inherited form of intellectual disability and the most ... full story

Mar. 25, 2015 — When it comes to romantic relationships, a research review article suggests humans are wired to break-up and move on. Drawing largely upon the field of evolutionary psychology, they say men and women ... full story

Mar. 24, 2015 — People with higher levels of oxytocin have greater activity in regions of the brain that support social cognition, a psychology study indicates. The study has implications for better understanding ... full story

Mar. 24, 2015 — Everyone knows that money can’t buy happiness – but what might make rich people happier is revealed in a new article. Numerous studies have already shown that people who are more materialistic ... full story

Mar. 23, 2015 — The outcome of a duel between mathematical models supports the reigning theory of the genetics of altruism. Called inclusive fitness, it says altruism is competitive if it benefits relatives carrying ... full story

Be a Man and Cry

Washington Post (Jan. 21, 2015) — Why are we uncomfortable when men cry? Why is it alright for women to show more emotion than men? PostTV talks with a psychology professor to find out where the genesis of the stigma comes from and what can be done to change these social mores.
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Does Appearance Change How People Are Treated?

Rumble (Jan. 15, 2015) — Model Pranksters bring us a powerful social experiment on the streets of New York. A man dressed in nice clothes and a man appearing to be homeless both pretend to fall down while walking with crutches. Will there be a difference in how many people will help in each situation? The conclusion will show us who will step up and do the right thing. Please share this video to raise awareness for a better world. Credit to &apos;zipkid99&apos;.
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Mar. 31, 2015 — Children who play video games for more than three hours a day are more likely to be hyperactive, get involved in fights and not be interested in school, says a new study. It examined the effects of ... full story

Mar. 31, 2015 — Generous welfare benefit levels make people who are not in employment more likely to want to work rather than less, new research suggests. "Many scholars and commentators fear that generous ... full story

Mar. 30, 2015 — A link between inflammation and depression, which affects approximately 148 million people in the United States, has been identified by researchers. A new study finds that resveratrol -- a natural ... full story

Mar. 27, 2015 — A big bowl of mashed potatoes. What about spaghetti and meatballs? Sushi? Regardless of what you identify as comfort food, it’s likely the attraction to that dish is based on having a good ... full story

Mar. 27, 2015 — Young adolescents' judgements on how risky a situation might be are most influenced by what other teenagers think, while most other age groups are more influenced by adults' views, finds ... full story

Mar. 26, 2015 — A blood test may shed new light on Fragile X syndrome related disorders in women, according to a new study. Fragile X is the most common inherited form of intellectual disability and the most ... full story

Mar. 25, 2015 — When it comes to romantic relationships, a research review article suggests humans are wired to break-up and move on. Drawing largely upon the field of evolutionary psychology, they say men and women ... full story

Mar. 24, 2015 — People with higher levels of oxytocin have greater activity in regions of the brain that support social cognition, a psychology study indicates. The study has implications for better understanding ... full story

Mar. 24, 2015 — Everyone knows that money can’t buy happiness – but what might make rich people happier is revealed in a new article. Numerous studies have already shown that people who are more materialistic ... full story

Mar. 24, 2015 — Machine-made products today are often of very good quality, and many are relatively cheaper than their handmade counterparts. But they are missing the key ingredient of “love,” according to a new ... full story

Mar. 23, 2015 — The outcome of a duel between mathematical models supports the reigning theory of the genetics of altruism. Called inclusive fitness, it says altruism is competitive if it benefits relatives carrying ... full story

Mar. 19, 2015 — What if there were a pill that made you more compassionate? A new study finds that giving a drug that changes the neurochemical balance in the brain causes a greater willingness to engage in ... full story

Mar. 19, 2015 — Hollywood has given moviegoers many classic portrayals of grumpy old men. But new research suggests that getting older doesn't necessarily make people cynical and suspicious. Instead, trust ... full story

Mar. 19, 2015 — Researchers conducted four studies to gauge the health effects of the hostile-dominant personality style compared with the warm-dominant style. Their findings are bad news for aggressive ... full story

Mar. 18, 2015 — Absence, it seems, really does make the heart grow fonder. That's according to new research conducted by anthropologists, who found that levels of the 'love' hormone oxytocin increases ... full story

Mar. 18, 2015 — People with a severe form of schizophrenia have major differences in their brain networks compared to others with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and healthy individuals, a new study shows. ... full story

Mar. 17, 2015 — Women who watched food television and cooked frequently from scratch had a higher body-mass-index, or BMI -- weighing on average 10 more pounds -- than those who obtained information from sources ... full story

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